Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
46
Montrose Anglers's Tip of the Week
Flows are up creating the fish to be in a feeding frenzy. Fish heavier bugs on light tippet to reach the feeding zone. Leading with a micro leech pattern is a good bet followed by a small, tungsten beadhead midge pattern, brown or tan has putting fish in the net. Using 5x and 6x fluorocarbon will allow you to be stealthy and present your flies naturally.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service5-Day Outlook as of 9/21/23
Fishing will stay consistent. Sight fishing will be the name of the game, so stay stealthy and tactical. Midges, baetis, micro leeches, and micro worms will be a needed.
Techniques & Tips as of 9/21/23
Small light nymph rigs, make sure you get it in the zone, add small split shot and adjust indicator depth as needed to get the right drift.
Local Species Available Year - round
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Rainbow
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Brown
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Snake River Cutthroat
Montrose Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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TH Zebra Midge | Black or Olive | #22-24 |
Rojo Midge | Red | #22-24 |
Hairwing Western Green Drake | N/A | #18-24 |
Bead Head Barr Emerger | black | #18-24 |
Demon Midge | Red | #22-26 |
Black Beauty | Black | #20-24 |
Tungsten Jig Bugger | White | #12-14 |
Double Bunny | Black | #08-14 |
Frenchie | Brown | #16-20 |
Sidewinder emerger | Olive | #22-26 |
Montrose Anglers's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line